Assombalonga missed a few decent chances in Saturday’s loss, and Patrick Bamford will be raring to go.

Bamford has 13 goals in all competitions this season, and scored in the final day draw with Ipswich.

Boro were by far the better team in the first leg, and although Villa will attack more at Villa Park, the visitors will surely get a couple of chances.

The young striker can play in multiple positions across the attack, so Pulis could yet opt to select both him and Assombalonga.

Whether it be as part of a front two alongside the 15-goal Assombalonga, up front by himself, or as part of the front three, fans are clearly desperate for more firepower up front, as a whopping 79 per cent voted to start Bamford.